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Lisbon is one of the world’s most sought after digital nomad destinations To his pleasant weather, rich culture and thriving expat scene. However, it cannot be denied that there is Growing hostility among the locals opposite Foreigners.
Reports that residents of Lisbon are fed up with digital nomads – who they observe to have contributed strongly to the deteriorating home crisis – – since then there have been there since then at least 2023And things have certainly not improved since then.
The Portuguese capital experiences what ‘nomade fatigue‘But not all hope is lost for Portugal-bound external employees.
Albufeira is A sunny city in the subtropical AlgarveIn the extreme south of the country, where the sun is (almost) always shines and the costs of living are lower, and it is ready to become the ‘next Lisbon’:
From picturesque fishing village to lively coastal resort
Used to be a fishing village that has slowly become a leisure destination in recent decades, after a peak of the demand from European holidaymakers (especially British), Albufeira taps all subjects Because it relates to a summer outing:
It is centered around a photo-perfect, white-knocked historic center, where paved streets are bordered by locally running eateries and quirky art galleries. Not to mention the fact that it stretches over a busy sand strip, an Azure Atlantic hugs and full of bars.
Photo Albufeira as you Average relaxed coastal resort With an unusually high concentration of nightclubs:
It’s not exactly metropolitan According to worldwide standards, it is certainly one of the lively places of Portugal to be in 2025.
Tourists often come together here for the social scene and affordable package holidays, with five -star resorts on the beach with a nightly rates of just $ 154. But what about digital nomads and their own basic requirements?
What can Albufeira offer nomads?
We are not sure of you, but as digital nomads itself, we mainly look for 5 characteristics When selecting our next home base, but temporarily:
- The attitude towards foreigners must be friendly
- The safety levels must be high
- Prices must be cheaper than at home
- It would help if it was usually hotUnlike cold most of the year
We are happy to report Albufeira meets all those criteria And something else.
We will not lie and say that it is just as lively or with a cultural offer as huge as that of Lisbon or Porto. It is, however do An appeal to the kind of nomad that is mainly looking for a peacefully small corner to relax, go for a quiet walk through the promenade between work, and do not spend too much.
Albufeira is consistently not visible on lists of cities where anti-tourism or anti-Nomad protests have been staged in recent years, and regardless of the casual approach On the way to non-rooms it is not that you feel unwanted.
In Europe nowadays you can count great luck if they are residents Just indifferent for your presence.
As it relates to safety, The crime levels are incredibly low in Albufeirawith 9.47 crimes for every 100,000 inhabitants, as reported by The Portugal NewsAnd that largely consists of pickpocket and other forms of non-violent, small crime.
If you are worried about the rising religious extremism about the pond, and knife attacks in broad daylight, you need to know that Portugal is generally much safer than England, France, Germany and the like, and that includes Albufeira.
Albufeira offers lower costs of living
According to NumbeoA reliable source for assessing the costs of living at different destinations, a meal in Albufeira costs an average of $ 12.19 – we are talking about a generous seafood dish or a Francesinha (A Portuguese roast sandwich), combined with cheap beer.
If you feel like treating yourself at the weekend, and maybe your better half or summer fling, a three-course for two in a mid-range restaurant You will still only restore with $ 49.12.
Rent is where you can feel a little bit, and even then we would claim that you can get a much better deal in Albufeira than most big cities in the US or Canada, such as New York or Toronto, where you will be more than more than Pay $ 1500 for a small matchbox apartment outside the city center.
Albufeira does not have the cheapest rent in Portugal, nor the Algarve – – you can still get a whole apartment with a view of the ocean and the swimming pool access From $ 1.008 per month on Airbnb.
Last but certainly not least, there is glorious Algarve again -to take into account:
The sun is shining unobstructed More than 300 days in a single calendar yearAnd whether you are staying in Albufeira in the middle of the winter or the peak of the summer, chances are that you will not have to unpack the raincoat that you have brought ‘in case’.
There are of course differences in temperature, because it is warmer from mid -April to September, but even now it is an acceptable 64.4 ° F.
Americans can remain in Portugal visa-free for 3 months
Portugal has spent digital nomadvisa for some time, aimed at providing external employees of a facilitated immigration route to the country if they can prove that they meet a certain financial threshold and have no criminal record.
In 2025, The sum equals around € 3,280 per monthor approximately US $ 3,442.
This does not mean that you can simply fly to Portugal and set a residence if you meet these requirements: you have to fill in the official application form, contact the nearest Portuguese consulate to plan an interview and collect the necessary documentation.
If getting a visa sounds too much hassle, because you don’t intend To move everywhere for an indefinite period, you must know that you can stay in Portugal as a short -term visitor for up to 90 days on a period of 180 days As passport holder of the US or Canada are not visas necessary.
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